Luke 15:8 · KJV

"Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?"

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

⁷I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

⁸Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

⁹And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

¹⁰Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

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Reflection Questions

How do you seek what is valuable in your life?

What does this parable teach you about persistence?

When have you felt the need to search diligently for something?

Life Application

faith

Consider what you value most in your faith and how you pursue it. Reflect on the importance of being diligent in your spiritual journey.

relationships

Think about relationships that may need more attention. How can you actively seek to restore or strengthen those connections?

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This parable emphasizes the value of every individual, reflecting Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost.

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